Dave Batistaknown both for his imposing career in WWE and for his evolution as an actor, has made it clear that his goal on the big screen is not fame, but Professional respect. In a recent interview with Sports Illustratedworld champion spoke about the similarities between its two trajectories.
During the 2000s, Batista became one of WWE's most relevant figures, starring in Memorable rivalries with legends such as Triple H, The Undertaker and Eddie Guerrero. But for him, beyond the titles or star events, which really marked his time in the business was the legitimacy he obtained between racks.
“In wrestling, The respect I won from people like The Undertaker, Triple H and Eddie Guerrero was everything to me“He confessed.” And I want the same in Hollywood. I want to feel that I deserve to be here, that I have earned my place among the best. “
With successful films such as Guardians of the Galaxy, Blade Runner 2049 o DuneBatista has made its way without giving up its roots. For him, Authenticity and effort are still the pillars of your careerregardless of what industry moves.
About WWE, he put an end to his WWE career in Wrestlemania 35, facing Triple H in a combat loaded with symbolism that he defined as “the perfect end.” Far from the typical laps to the ring, Dave Bautista has made clear on more than one occasion that has no intention of returning. “I don't want to ruin that fairy tale end,” he confessed in an interview, stressing that he retired in his own terms, against the opponent he chose. Since then, he has focused all his energy on the cinema, where he has proven to be much more than an action star.
